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Grants- As easy as I, 2, 3 1.Create a GREAT Project 2.Identify and tackle potential issues before you develop your application 3.Develop a complete and competitive grant application

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Elements of a GREAT Project Start with public participation and planning Include a Design Consultant 1. To facilitate planning 2. To provide expertise 3. To develop lay-out, Park Site Development Drawings, Construction Drawings, etc.

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Elements of a GREAT Project Design with the Site in Mind Consider the affiliated long-term maintenance and operations costs Site security needs

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Planning for a GREAT Project Why do you want to build this facility? What type of facility is needed? What are the community’s goals? ( Current/Long-Term)

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Planning for a GREAT Project Where is the facility to be built? Do you have an appropriate site? What is the project timetable? –Can you construct in phases?

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Planning for a GREAT Project How will the facility be built? Who will build it? –Financial Considerations Operations and Maintenance –Costs and Personnel

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What is DCNR-BRC looking for in your Project? Well-thought out and designed projects- Ready-To-Go! Must own or control the site for at least 25 years Site must be open to the public Non-Discrimination: regarding ADA access and public access

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What is DCNR-BRC looking for in your Project? Site must be properly maintained Project must create a complete and useable facility Non-Conversion of property in the future

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Common Stumbling Blocks Master Site Plan not developed up front Special Interest Groups dominate project design - Needs of community at large may be overlooked Project costs are under-estimated Too many activities at one site Inadequate or ill-designed parking area Change of local leadership

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Project Design Considerations Gradient - Court Games: neither player should have a slope advantage - Similar elevations at serving points related to net - Gradient must not change so suddenly that player stumbles

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DCNR- BRC Grant Application What makes a complete & competitive Grant Application? 1.YOU develop and submit a realistic, well-defined SCOPE OF WORK, which includes ADA accommodations. 2.YOU provide a realistic BUDGET that includes all of the proposed elements in your scope of work and the costs of the required professional services.

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DCNR- BRC Grant Application 3. YOU submit a professionally designed PARK SITE DEVELOPMENT DRAWING, that accurately reflects the existing site elements, the proposed scope of work and all ADA accommodations. 4. YOU complete and submit all required project documentation with your application.

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DCNR- BRC Grant Application Address each of the Criteria Questions- be complete & concise; you only have (4) pgs. Address all elements outlined with the sub- sections of the (4) Criteria Questions Remember that every project can incorporate Sustainable & Green Practices Failure to answer or address the sub-sections will result in lower scores

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It’s all about timing… don’t rush it Don’t be afraid…It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! Take the time you need to develop a GREAT project- Plan Ahead! (It may take 6-9 months.) Work with your Community & your DCNR Regional Adviser to tackle potential problems Once the project is ready and your match is in place…Allow yourself weeks to compile and submit your Application